On Crete, plants that only occur on Crete are endemics. With my guide I went to a number of easy places to look for special orchids and other plants. There are no endemics of birds on Crete.
Northern wheatear
Tapuit
Oenanthe oenanthe
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 20.9 m
The photo shows a Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Muscicapidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 06:55 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Eastern subalpine warbler
Balkanbaardgrasmus
Curruca cantillans
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 6.21 m
The photo shows a Eastern subalpine warbler (Curruca cantillans). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Sylviidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 06:56 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Domestic goat
Geit
Capra hircus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2500 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 94.8 m
The photo shows a Domestic goat (Capra hircus). It is a animal in the order Artiodactyla and the family Bovidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 07:09 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Snake's-head iris
Iris tuberosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.45 m
The photo shows a Snake's-head iris (Iris tuberosa). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 09:15 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Broad-leaved anemone
Steranemoon
Anemone hortensis ssp. heldreichii
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.86 m
The photo shows a Broad-leaved anemone (Anemone hortensis ssp. heldreichii). It is a plant in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 09:40 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Corn chamomile
Valse kamille
Anthemis arvensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/3200 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.19 m
The photo shows a Corn chamomile (Anthemis arvensis). It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 09:40 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Henbit dead-nettle
Hoenderbeet
Lamium amplexicaule
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.3 m
The photo shows a Henbit dead-nettle (Lamium amplexicaule). It is a plant in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 09:51 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Mediterranean spurge
Vroege wolfsmelk
Euphorbia characias
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 3.83 m
The photo shows a Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias). It is a plant in the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 10:34 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Poppy anemone
Anemoon
Anemone coronaria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2500 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.88 m
The photo shows a Poppy anemone (Anemone coronaria). It is a plant in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 10:55 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Greek sage
Griekse salie
Salvia fruticosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/2000 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.03 m
The photo shows a Greek sage (Salvia fruticosa). It is a plant in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 11:02 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Spanish vetchling
Lathyrus clymenum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F5.6, ISO 2000, distance 2.42 m
The photo shows a Spanish vetchling (Lathyrus clymenum). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 11:53 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Algerian iris
Iris unguicularis ssp. cretensis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 1.815 m
The photo shows a Algerian iris (Iris unguicularis ssp. cretensis). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 12:02 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Blue lupine
Lupinus pilosus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 4.34 m
The photo shows a Blue lupine (Lupinus pilosus). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 12:59 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Narrow-leaved lupin
Blauwe lupine
Lupinus angustifolius
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/640 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 5.98 m
The photo shows a Narrow-leaved lupin (Lupinus angustifolius). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 12:59 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Spiny broom
Wollige heidebrem
Calicotome villosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 14.1 m
The photo shows a Spiny broom (Calicotome villosa). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:01 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Garden rocket
Zwaardherik
Eruca vesicaria
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/800 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.79 m
The photo shows a Garden rocket (Eruca vesicaria). It is a plant in the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:28 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Asian buttercup
Ranunculus asiaticus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 10.7 m
The photo shows a Asian buttercup (Ranunculus asiaticus). It is a plant in the order Ranunculales and the family Ranunculaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:29 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Dasytes caeruleus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 1.395 m
The photo shows a Dasytes caeruleus. It is a insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Melyridae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:42 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Middle eastern flower scarab
Oxythyrea cinctella
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.22 m
The photo shows a Middle eastern flower scarab (Oxythyrea cinctella). It is a insect in the order Coleoptera and the family Scarabaeidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:43 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Pallenis spinosa
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 1.835 m
The photo shows a Pallenis spinosa. It is a plant in the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:46 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Big trefoil
Moerasrolklaver
Lotus pedunculatus
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.02 m
The photo shows a Big trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:49 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Cretan silver bush
Ebenus cretica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.93 m
The photo shows a Cretan silver bush (Ebenus cretica). It is a plant in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 13:51 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Yellow-legged gull
Geelpootmeeuw
Larus michahellis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 76.3 m
The photo shows a Yellow-legged gull (Larus michahellis). It is a bird in the order Charadriiformes and the family Laridae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 15:06 on Monday March 16, 2026.
White wagtail
Witte kwikstaart
Motacilla alba
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 6.43 m
The photo shows a White wagtail (Motacilla alba). It is a bird in the order Passeriformes and the family Motacillidae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece at 16:07 on Monday March 16, 2026.
Protected species
Exact location and time are withheld to protect these species.
Fan-lipped orchid
Heuvelorchis
Anacamptis collina
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 1000, distance 1.825 m
The photo shows a Fan-lipped orchid (Anacamptis collina). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Pink-butterfly orchid
Vlinderorchis
Anacamptis papilionacea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/2000 sec at F5.6, ISO 4000, distance 1.68 m
The photo shows a Pink-butterfly orchid (Anacamptis papilionacea). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Pyramidal orchid
Hondskruid
Anacamptis pyramidalis
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1250 sec at F9.0, ISO 2000, distance 3.74 m
The photo shows a Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Giant orchid
Hyacintorchis
Himantoglossum robertianum
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1600 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 6.51 m
The photo shows a Giant orchid (Himantoglossum robertianum). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Ophrys bombyliflora
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/800 sec at F6.3, ISO 2000, distance 8.14 m
The photo shows a Ophrys bombyliflora. It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Ophrys lutea
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1600 sec at F11.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.63 m
The photo shows a Ophrys lutea. It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Early spider-orchid
Spinnenorchis
Ophrys sphegodes
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.6 m
The photo shows a Early spider-orchid (Ophrys sphegodes). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Sawfly orchid
Wolzwever ophrys
Ophrys tenthredinifera
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F8.0, ISO 2000, distance 2.63 m
The photo shows a Sawfly orchid (Ophrys tenthredinifera). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Anatolian orchid
Anatolische orchis
Orchis anatolica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1000 sec at F7.1, ISO 2000, distance 2.41 m
The photo shows a Anatolian orchid (Orchis anatolica). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Naked-man orchid
Italiaanse orchis
Orchis italica
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5, 1/1250 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 7.45 m
The photo shows a Naked-man orchid (Orchis italica). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.
Tongue-orchid
Gewone tongorchis
Serapias lingua
OM-1 Mark II with OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 TC, 1/1000 sec at F10.0, ISO 2000, distance 1.645 m
The photo shows a Tongue-orchid (Serapias lingua). It is a plant in the order Asparagales and the family Orchidaceae. The photo was taken at Municipality of Viannos, Region of Crete, Greece on Monday March 16, 2026.